Lares Treks

The tour to the Lares Valley is unique in Peru, since it is even possible to see its local inhabitants with their typical clothing, very striking in red. All the women have inherited textile techniques from their ancestors, all their clothes are handmade, using alpaca, llama, sheep and vicuña wool. Every day groups of women usually join together and weave colorful ponchos, blankets, sweaters, and purses, which are offered to tourists who visit the Lares Trek route to Machu Picchu. Our clients can meet with the locals who teach us their traditions and customs, on the first day we explore the traditional organic potato fields, it is very well known; that Peru is the origin of more than 3,000 thousand varieties of potatoes.

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a good alternative to visit the different landscapes of the sacred valley of the Incas. Since the classic Inca trail usually sells out very quickly. This Walk is highly recommended for travelers who like to explore uncrowded routes. The difficulty is medium, only the ascent on the second day will require a little effort, when you reach the Pachakuteq pass (4,320 masl). Then we descend to the Cancha Cancha valley, where adventurers will enjoy a delicious local dish, trout with Andean herbs and potatoes. The following days our hikers will enjoy the climate of the sacred valley of the Incas, the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the train trip to the town of Aguas Calientes.